What People Are Saying
“Why Not Home? is a thoughtful look at complex issues. It’s down to earth style puts a human spin on the contentious topic of home birth. I hope that every expectant parent, as well as medical and nursing students see this film. There is something for everyone in this beautifully done film.”
— Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, MPH, LCCE and President of the Lamaze Board
“Why Not Home captures the beauty of natural birth in a way that is so hard to articulate. It shows inspiring stories of how medical professionals can collaborate to make birth better, and how women can be empowered in the process. Medical professionals and women need to see this film because it demonstrates what some of us already know, low risk birth should be considered simple and normal.”
— Jessica Taylor Goldstein, MD Family Medicine Obstetrical Care Provider and Resident Educator
“That you braved the numbers, and did so in a clear way that did not seem lecture-ish or dry is amazing, and grounds your points from the individual ‘n of 1’ experiences of each woman in the film.”
— Alden Blair, MPH, Epidemiologist
“Before watching Why Not Home? home birth felt like a distant and grey option. Now, my partner and I feel the option is accessible and if we choose home birth, we will be approaching it with knowledge and information”
— Amanda, Prospective Parent
“I am a new RN working in Labor and Delivery and this movie was incredibly informative and eye opening about the different ways to have a baby. I was reminded of the true beauty and miracle of childbirth and was inspired to learn more about home births.”
— Marissa, RN
“Why Not Home? presents the stories of women who work in the hospital labor unit, yet chose to birth at home. The stories are told beautifully in a fair and balanced way. It deserves to be seen so all pregnant women can be better informed and make the best choice for them.”
